RECAP: Northwood get a three-pointer from Maddy Seeley in the final seconds to pick up a 74-71 at Lake Superior State Monday night (January 30).

FIRST QUARTER

The opening quarter was close throughout – the biggest lead for either team was three points in the opening 10 minutes.

Northwood eventually took a 17-16 lead after one quarter.

Northwood earned the lead thanks to the offensive glass. NU shot just 35.3 percent from the floor (6-17) compared to LSSU at 53.8 percent (7-13). But Northwood grabbed eight offensive rebounds which led to six second-chance points.

SECOND QUARTER

Northwood got off to a good start in the second quarter, eventually leading 30-20 with less than three minutes remaining in the half.

The Lakers responded with a big push to finish, scoring 11 of the final 14 points to cut the Northwood lead down to 33-31 at the break.

LSSU shot better than Northwood for second straight quarter – LS finished at 45.5 percent (5-11) compared to NU at 33.3 percent (4-12). Once again, NU used second chance points to earn the edge - Northwood out-scored LSSU 8-2 in the quarter

THIRD QUARTER

Northwood was the better team in the third quarter, out-scoring the Lakers 19-11 in the frame.

The Timberwolves by as many as 14 in the third before taking a 52-42 edge over LSSU to the fourth.

Northwood shot 43.8 percent from the floor (7-16) while holding Lake Superior State to 1-7 (14.3 percent). LSSU did go 9-12 from the foul line in the third to stay within striking distance.

FOURTH QUARTER

As was the case throughout the game, both teams made quick runs in the fourth quarter.

Northwood led 66-55 with 4:38 remaining, only to see LSSU put up eight straight points to cut the advantage down to 66-63.

NU connected on four straight free throws to go back up 70-63 with under two minutes to go, but the Lakers bounced right back. Lake Superior State scored eight points on their final three possessions to tie the score 71-71 with 14 seconds remaining.

On the final possession of the game, it was junior Maddy Seeley who came up with the biggest shot of the night. Her 3-pointer with just over three seconds remaining put NU on top 74-71. A last-second shot at the buzzer was no good, giving Northwood the win.